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On why copper is the immune system’s deadliest weapon

In addition to its importance for human civilization as an industrial metal, copper also plays a vital role in the human immune system as a killer of foreign microbes.

Marc Howe | October 15, 2012 | 3:42 am

China’s iron ore imports hit 20-month peak in September

Chinese imports of iron ore hit a 20-month peak in the month of September with steelmakers engaging a buying spree as spot prices bottomed out.

Marc Howe | October 14, 2012 | 4:13 am

Copper futures fall in anticipation of dire Chinese data

Copper futures fell on Friday on expectations that Chinese trade and economic growth data slated for release next week will disappoint.

Marc Howe | October 12, 2012 | 11:10 pm

Vale kicks off copper production at Zambia mine

Brazil's Vale (NYSE:VALE) announced it has started producing copper concentrate at its Lubambe mine in Zambia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 12, 2012 | 1:16 pm

Discovery Metals rejects $830 million bid from Shanghai PE firm

Africa-focused copper miner Discovery Metals (ASX:DML) has rejected a bid from Shanghai's Cathay Fortune on the grounds that the proposed AUD$830 million consideration is insufficient.

Marc Howe | October 12, 2012 | 3:08 am

World’s biggest copper mine to make inroads underground

The Chuquicamata mine in Chile - the world's largest open cut copper mine, will commence underground operations after nearly a century of open-cut production.

Marc Howe | October 12, 2012 | 1:00 am

Lumina Copper not ready for a takeover this year

Canadian Lumina Copper Corp. (CVE:LCC) fell 8.5% Tuesday after the company hinted its expected sale will have to wait as it plans to carry a study at its Taca Taca massive copper/gold/molybdenum deposit in Argentina.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 10, 2012 | 3:04 pm

Stronger yuan will cheapen commodities for China: Leeb

Renowned investment guru Stephen Leeb says China is pushing for a stronger yuan in order to cut the cost of its commodities purchases.

Marc Howe | October 10, 2012 | 2:22 am

Chinese copper consumption to drop for the first time in four years

China's copper consumption levels are set to fall for the first time since 2008 on the country's easing growth and the resulting tepid demand for commodities.

Marc Howe | October 10, 2012 | 12:15 am

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